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October 7th
Join us as we kick off small business month in the comfortable, elegant and inviting atmosphere at Auberge. Make new contacts, exchange business cards and enjoy and assortment of delicious hot & cold hors d'oeuvres.
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Auberge du Petit Prince
Address:
Cost:
$5.00 (paid at door)
Registration Deadline:
Mon, Oct 5th, 2009
To register call us at 519.659.2882 ext. 0 or email us.
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Making Trade Shows Work
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JoAnne McCormick,
VP Sales & Marketing, Stevens Signs
Seminar will cover how to properly run an exhibit program:
* choosing your show
* booth size and design
* branding
* staffing, and more
Time:
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location:
Small Business Centre
Address:
316 Rectory St., 3rd Floor
Cost:
$25.00+GST
Registration Deadline:
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
To register call us at 519.659.2882 ext. 0
or
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Dear Friends,
Hello and welcome to the September 2009 issue of the Small Business Centre Newsletter.
Networking Wednesday is back. Our Benefit BBQ on September 2nd at Junior Achievement (JA) was a huge success. With your help, we raised over $350 to support their youth programs. Also, thank you to those who expressed interest in volunteering and mentoring young aspiring entrepreneurs.
On September 2nd, we started registrations for Bridges to Better Business, the 11th Annual Entrepreneur's Conference. Early Bird pricing will only be available until October 7th. Don't miss this month's Advanced Business Series Seminar, if you are interested in participating in the trade show at the Conference.
Maja Pental
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| Clients in the News... |
 The following clients have recently been featured in the local media. Congratulations!
Who: Donna Frezell of Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs
Where: Biz Monday, London Free Press
Believing the human-canine bond has the power to change lives, Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs strives to harness this potential to build character in youth and facilitate independence for people with physical disabilities through partnership with assistance dogs.
Who: Brad Scrinko of Gift of Art
Where: The Londoner
When: July 8, 2009
Gift of Art gives shoppers an unusual cultural experience, and stands out from other retailers on Richmond Row. The shop sells pieces from 150 artists and crafts people (25 per cent of whom are from London and the surrounding area). Everything in the shop is handmade and beautifully unique. Visit the store at 575 Richmond St, London.
Who: Mario Chirico Jr. of Diamani Fine Jewelers
Where: Your City Magazine
When: Aug, 2009 - Volume 1 - Issue 2
Diamani Fine Jewellers create and sell unique handmade jewelery. No two pieces are alike! Visit Diamani Fine Jewellers at 432 Clarence St, London to get your one of a kind piece.
If you are a Small Business Centre Client and have been featured in the media recently, we would like to hear from you so we can pass it along. Send details to mpental@sbcentre.ca and we may include it in our next newsletter.
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| On Tap with The Entrepreneur's Club... |
 Each month, members of The Entrepreneur's Club meet to learn from seasoned professionals, share knowledge and skills, and develop valuable business relationships.
Before summer break at June's meeting, member speaker Garry Foster, owner of Simply Kids Neighbourhood Child Development & Learning Centre, shared his experiences of business startup and growth. His question to other entrepreneurs is this: If the market fell out of your industry, how have you differentiated yourself to stay in business?
Read MoreAre you interested in becoming a member of The Entrepreneur's Club? Attend a Water Cooler meeting to find out what we're all about. All you have to do is pay for breakfast. Attend two meetings without obligation...and then we'd love to have you join us regularly.
Check out our Searchable Directory. You can be included, too...simply become a member of The Entrepreneur's Club - it's part of your membership fee.
Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, Sep 16 at 7:00 a.m.
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| Big fears stem from insecurities |
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2009
What's your greatest business fear?
Last week, marketing specialist Warrillow & Co. issued the Top 3 fears of entrepreneurs. It seems what really scares business owners are not the day-to-day aches and pains, such as sales, rising taxes or more competition; the real fears spring from deep in the entrepreneur's insecure soul: They are fear of not marketing effectively (38%); of never being able to retire (33%); and that they're not staying abreast of new technology (20%).
You can almost hear them second-guessing whether they've made the right decisions regarding ads and websites, wishing they had a tech advisor they could understand, and wondering who would ever buy their company.
Let's see if I can reassure them in the space I have left... Read MoreRick Spence is a writer, consultant and speaker specializing in entrepreneurship. His column appears weekly in the Financial Post. Attend Breakfast to Better Business to hear Rick's keynote on "5 Things You Need to do NOW in your Business!".
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